Thursday, April 3, 2008

God's People helping each other

After starting a blog this past week to help keep people updated on the adoption process my husband and I are going through to make two special little girls a part of our forever family- I decided man that feels pretty good, I should do this about my experiences as a Minister of Childhood Education. So here goes.......

This week has been a rough one emotionally. This past Saturday night a couple in our church's eight day old baby boy died. In ministry this is the hardest thing I have ever walked through with a family. I have experienced children being diagnosed with diseases, disabilities, tragedies, death of a parent, various crisis, etc. but never the death of a child who has breathed life. Maybe I will talk more about that later but rather than focus on the sadness I want to tell you the beautiful thing I saw happen this week.
I saw dads and moms cry with this couple.
I saw meals prepared.
I heard many precious prayers offered up.
I observed moms and dads hug their kids a little tighter.
I know moms and dad examined the amount of family time they spend together.
I sat with a couple who poured out their heart to this couple to share they are not alone (they had lost a 7 day old daughter before moving to our community).
I saw a mom and dad say goodbye to a son.
I saw a gracious and compassionate God minister to all involved (including me).
I saw God's people be the hands and feet of Christ.
I am thankful that because of Jesus Christ and those of us who have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ can have the assurance of an eternity in heaven.
I am left challenged to work harder to introduce others to my Saviour.

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I am blessed to be a daughter of the Most High King, a wife to the most precious and godly man I know, a daughter to super duper fun parents who gave me an incredible spiritual heritage and two sisters I love more than life itself. The Lord has allowed me to minister to children and their families for 23 years and counting! Passionate about Jesus, Family, Missions, YL Essential Oils and Disney